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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses
Cybersecurity
Move beyond SMS codes for safer sign-ins
Multi-factor authentication, often shortened to MFA, asks for another check when someone signs in. It helps stop a stolen password from becoming...
Cloud
The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks
Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security is not...
AI
The deepfake CEO scam and how to verify urgent calls
A caller sounds like the owner of the business and asks for an urgent payment. They know the supplier's name, say the...
Cybersecurity
Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces
The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in the COVID...
AI
AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organisations of all sizes to adopt new tools that boost efficiency...
IT Management
The Smarter Way to Vet Your SaaS Integrations
Your business runs on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) application stack, and you learn about a new SaaS tool that promises to boost productivity...
IT Management
How to Use Sign-in Rules to Grant and Revoke Contractor Access in 60 Minutes
Managing contractor logins can be a real headache. You need to grant access quickly so work can begin, but that often means...
Cybersecurity
How to secure your office guest Wi-Fi
Connect a phone to your guest Wi-Fi and try to open a shared printer or the router settings. If either one responds,...
AI
Six ways to prevent private data leaking through public AI tools
AI tools can help draft an email, summarise public information or turn notes into a first draft. They can also receive far...
IT Management
5 Ways to Implement Secure IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) in Your Small Business
Even the most powerful IT hardware today will eventually become outdated or faulty and will need to be retired. However, these retired...